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Qualification details

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Specialist) (QCF)
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Qualification summary

This Qualification has been specifically designed to provide learners with the opportunity to undertake some Specialist Learning in Business, Administration and Finance. The choice of content and structure will specifically allow it to be used as the Specialist Learning component of the Business, Administration and Finance line of learning of the Diploma. However it can also act as Additional Learning within the Diploma for other lines of learning and also independently as a specialist BTEC qualification.

Qualification details

500/8116/0
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2012
Certification end date:
31/12/2015
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
Of the three progression pathways from the Diploma, this qualification will give learners particular access to Apprenticeships and Employment but in addition will support the third pathway into other learning.
Accounting Technician
Accounts/Finance Clerk
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Bank/Building Society Customer Adviser
Insurance Underwriter
Investment Administrator
Local Government Committee Administrator
Local Government Community Development Officer
Local Government Customer Services Officer
Local Government Estates Officer
Sales Representative
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.3  Business Management
60
60
360
360
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
N/A
N/A
No
Learners must achieve a minimum of 60 credits (360 GLH).
10 mandatory credits must be taken from Group A.
A minimum of 20 credits must be taken from Group B.
Remaining credits may be taken from Group B or Group C.
  • 1  -  All Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 60.
    • A  -  Mandatory unit
      Credit Value required: Minimum 10, Maximum 10.
    • B  -  Optional Units
      Credit Value required: Minimum 20.
      • R/600/6169 - Financial Services to Support Business
      • K/502/5445 - Human Resource Management in Business
      • A/502/5451 - Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment
      • T/502/5500 - Business and the Economic Environment
    • C  -  Further Optional